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The Dawn of Apocalyptic

Historical and Sociological Roots of Jewish Apocalyptic Eschatology [Paperback]

by Paul D. Hanson

    • Author

      Paul D. Hanson

    • Book Format

      Paperback / softback

    • Publisher

      1517 Media

    • Published

      January 1984

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      In challenging both traditional and contemporary notions of the nature and history of the Biblical apocalyptic literature, Professor Hanson begins by saying that the origins of apocalyptic cannot be explained by a method which juxtaposes seventh and second century compositions and then proceeds to account for the features of the latter by reference to its immediate environment. The apocalyptic literature of the second century and after is the result of a long development reaching back to pre-exilic times and beyond, and not the new baby of second century foreign parents. Not only the sources of origin, but the intrinsic nature of late apocalyptic compositions can be understood only by tracing the centuries-long development through which the apocalptic eschatology developed from prophetic and other even more archaic native roots.

      In this ground breaking study, Professor Hanson focuses on one strand which can be seen running through the heart of many of the so-called apocalyptic works, the strand of apocalyptic eschatology. He seeks to demonstrate that the rise of apocalyptic eschatology is neither sudden nor anomalous, but follows the pattern of an unbroken development from preexilic and exilic prophecy.

      By means of a detailed analysis of the Hebrew text and a new translation of it into English, Professor Hanson demonstrates why scholars must look again at the apocalyptic eschatology. This contextual-typological approach will call for a reexamination of many opinions about this literature.

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      • Author

        Paul D. Hanson

      • Book Format

        Paperback / softback

      • Publisher

        1517 Media

      • Published

        January 1984

      • Edition

        Revised edition

      • Weight

        636g

      • Page Count

        444

      • Dimensions

        152 x 229 x 32 mm

      • ISBN

        9780800618094

      • ISBN-10

        0800618092

      • Eden Code

        1194325

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      • Author/Creator: Paul D. Hanson

      • ISBN: 9780800618094

      • Publisher: 1517 Media

      • Release Date: January 1984

      • Weight: 636g

      • Dimensions: 152 x 229 x 32 mm

      • Eden Code: 1194325


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